2008 AUTOCAR ACX RECALL - #09V107000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 129 MY 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THE FASTENERS THAT SECURE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER CONTAINER TO THE CAB MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE BODY OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTED UNDER THE SEAT. PROLONGED CHAFING MAY RESULT IN A HOLE WHICH WILL CAUSE THE EXTINGUISHER TO DISCHARGE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 AUTOCAR ACX |
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| Manufacturer |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
8/29/2008 - 3/16/2009 |
| Recalled on |
4/1/2009 |
| Influenced by |
AUTOCAR, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/21/2009 |
| # Affected |
129 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
AUTOCAR IS RECALLING 129 MY 2008-2009 ACX HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. THE FASTENERS THAT SECURE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER CONTAINER TO THE CAB MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE BODY OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTED UNDER THE SEAT. PROLONGED CHAFING MAY RESULT IN A HOLE WHICH WILL CAUSE THE EXTINGUISHER TO DISCHARGE. |
| Consequences |
THE DISCHARGE OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REPAIR AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-765-489-5499. |
| Notes |
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0902.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STEERING
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 AUTOCAR ACX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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